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Is a defendant still in default if they missed the time to provide an Answer, but then file a motion to dismiss?
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Answered on October 23, 2016
The defendant was never in default if there was no motion for default and the clerk never issued a default. Now that there is a motion to dismiss,...
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Can i increase my final settlement cost every 1-5 days the insurance company does not agree to pay me?
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Answered on October 22, 2016
Of course you can change the amount you would be willing to accept, up or down, anytime prior to an agreement. Whether or not increasing your...
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Can I do anything?
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Answered on October 02, 2016
I doubt there's anything effective you could do. Depends if you (or the business) was damaged. Even then, damages would be very difficult to prove.
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Can a lawyer have me sign a release agreeing that I will not file a bar complaint
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Answered on September 23, 2016
Such a release is not enforceable, and is not permitted. Even if you did sign it, it wouldn't likely prevent you from filing a complaint.
I was hit by a car crossing the pedestrian crosswalk at Publix. Am I able to sue Publix as well as insurance company?
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Answered on September 20, 2016
I agree with the other answers. However, there is a slim chance Publix may be partially liable. For example, if the area where you were walking was...
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Hypothetical: In negotiating a settlement, I offer $500 to prevent a law suit. $500 is more that the party will get if they win
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Answered on September 14, 2016
Generally settlement negotions are confidential. Also, usually both sides pay their own attorney's fees. Only in certain situations would the loser...
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What can I do or if there's more to do?
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Answered on September 08, 2016
I'm very sorry for your situation. Sadly, your story is a common one. Insurance companies are billion dollar enterprises, and it's not a fair fight...
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Accident in Florida but neither party have insurance- oh and no police report or anything. Now what?
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Answered on September 04, 2016
Yes either party can sue. Damages might not be worth it, though. The lack of a police report won't affect much. You might want to call a local...
Can a defendant in a lawsuit add me as another defendant against my wishes?
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Answered on September 01, 2016
Yes. It's generally called a cross-claim. As long as the subject of the original lawsuit has similar underlying facts, it's quite appropriate....
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Car accident/attorney advise
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Answered on August 29, 2016
Call your lawyer to see if you can get a satisfactory explanation about your case status. If you aren't satisfied, contact a local personal injury...
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